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The Worst Episodes of Midnight Mass

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The arrival of a charismatic young priest brings glorious miracles, ominous mysteries and renewed religious fervor to a dying town desperate to believe.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Midnight Mass Season 1 Episode 1 - Book I: Genesis
    7.3/10(5464 votes)

    #1 - Book I: Genesis

    S1:E1

    Riley Flynn returns home to family dysfunction, familiar faces and a new priest at St. Patrick's. Elsewhere on the island, a dark storm is brewing.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writer:Mike Flanagan

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  2. Midnight Mass Season 1 Episode 2 - Book II: Psalms
    7.7/10(5016 votes)

    #2 - Book II: Psalms

    S1:E2

    An unsettling omen washes ashore in the wake of the storm. Later, when the locals gather for a potluck, tragedy strikes — and a miracle occurs.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writers:Jamie Flanagan, Elan Gale, Mike Flanagan

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  3. Midnight Mass Season 1 Episode 4 - Book IV: Lamentations
    8.0/10(4721 votes)

    #3 - Book IV: Lamentations

    S1:E4

    Erin turns to Riley after receiving upsetting news. Father Paul starts experiencing disturbing side effects. Bev makes a startling discovery.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writers:Dani Parker, Mike Flanagan

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  4. Midnight Mass Season 1 Episode 3 - Book III: Proverbs
    8.1/10(4952 votes)

    #4 - Book III: Proverbs

    S1:E3

    Miraculous times leave residents stunned as Leeza pays Joe an important visit. A shocking confession reveals what really happened to Monsignor Pruitt.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writers:Jamie Flanagan, Mike Flanagan

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  5. Midnight Mass Season 1 Episode 7 - Book VII: Revelation
    8.1/10(5015 votes)

    #5 - Book VII: Revelation

    S1:E7

    Night falls on Crockett Island as a tight-knit group of rebels take refuge where they can and forge a plan to control the chaos.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writer:Mike Flanagan

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  6. Midnight Mass Season 1 Episode 5 - Book V: Gospel
    8.6/10(5417 votes)

    #6 - Book V: Gospel

    S1:E5

    Sheriff Shabazz fields multiple missing persons reports as the town prepares to gather for Good Friday. To protect Erin, Riley brings the truth to light.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writers:Jamie Flanagan, Mike Flanagan

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  7. Midnight Mass Season 1 Episode 6 - Book VI: Acts of the Apostles
    8.6/10(4897 votes)

    #7 - Book VI: Acts of the Apostles

    S1:E6

    A fervent Bev calls for faith on the night of Easter vigil. Sarah reveals the results of a troubling experiment — along with a sobering hypothesis.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writers:Jeff Howard, Jamie Flanagan, Mike Flanagan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Book I: Genesis" is the worst rated episode of "Midnight Mass". It scored 7.3/10 based on 5464 votes. Directed by Mike Flanagan and written by Mike Flanagan, it aired on 9/24/2021. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Book II: Psalms".